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    Bullet for Savage 116 30-06

    Holy smokes! I forgot how “slippery “ Hammers are! Worked up to 57 grains of H4350. Behind an 181 Shock Hammer. And had a V0 of 2,936. Am I wrong, thinking that’s smokin fast for a 181 in an 3006? No pressure signs. But think I’ll stop there. …although, I’m curious.
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    Bullet for Savage 116 30-06

    Thanks for the replies. I loaded up some 181 Shoch Hammers w H4350 last night. I’ll let ya know how they perform. Only unexpected was COAL ended up being very short at 3.13, in order to stay out of the lands.
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    Bullet for Savage 116 30-06

    You know, after sleeping on this, I decided I wanna try to load the 181 SHs in the 30-06 too. This reducing the number of 30 cal bullets I have on hand. …and I have also had great luck w this bullet. But the more I read, looks like Varget is NOT ideal for this bigger pill. Looks like the...
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    Bullet for Savage 116 30-06

    Hello and thanks for the welcome. But actually I’m just newly returning. I couldn’t remember my old username/password. And took about a 18 month hiatus from the reloading bench. But now back at it with a new rifle to develop a load for. Thanks for the suggestions. I think I’ll order some...
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    Bullet for Savage 116 30-06

    Hello gents! For 3 years I’ve been loading 181 Shock Hammers for my T3X, with fantastic results. Now recently acquired a nearly new Savagw 116 chambered in 30-06. Believe it’s a 1:10 twist. Looking for bullet and recipe suggestions. Especially those using Varget or H1000 (I have lots). Will...
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